NCLEX-RN

Category - Care Management

What is meant by the term ethics?
  1. The belief that something is completely right or wrong, at all times.
  2. Principles based on experience, culture, religion, and education that influence decisions and/or behavior.
  3. Principles or standards influencing professional conduct.
Explanation
Answer: C - Ethics are the principles or standards influencing professional conduct and behavior. According to the American Heritage Cultural dictionary, “Ethics is concerned with distinguishing between good and evil in the world, between right and wrong human actions, and between virtuous and non-virtuous characteristics of people.” It is the branch of philosophy looking at morality.
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